Powered roller conveyors typicallyuse components such as motors, chains, belts, or rotating shafts to drive the rollers. Powered roller conveyor benefits include the ability to transport products at different speeds and cover much greater distances than gravity.

Roller conveyors are normally used in environments such as warehouses or manufacturing facilities due to the nature of transporting goods. Using a roller conveyor can add versatility to the type of transfers, diverters, and stops that can be used as part of a conveyor system or automation system.